Demolition
18 Dec
Abuja mechanics and furniture dealers have accused the management of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) of allegedly ignoring ongoing court processes by going ahead to demolish about 50 units of shops located at Kubwa Mechanic Village in Bwari Area Council Abuja. In a suit marked, FCT/HC/CV/157/2018, the claimants numbering 288 have challenged the Minister…
11 Dec
A retired gynecologist, Albert Ndulue, has lost his property investments worth over N1.5 billion, after thugs demolished five of his buildings at Plot 8, Block 24, Alma Beach Estate, Lekki, Lagos.
30 Nov
The Chairman/Founder of Obiman Group, Emmanuel Obiutom Jonah has raised concerns over the demolition of properties in Lagos State. He admonished fresh developers, especially those of Igbo extraction in Lagos and other parts of the country to conduct thorough market research, stay updated on local regulations, and build a reliable network within the real estate…
20 Nov
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has disclosed a plan to demolish 677 houses, while 744 others will be partially demolished over infringement by a developer in Phase 2, Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. FHA’s South-West Zonal Manager, Mr. Akintola Olagbemiro, disclosed this during a visit to the affected area to assess level of disregard to building…
11 Nov
Following the recent demolition of property in the luxurious Signature Villa Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Spaces for Change (S4C) has called on the Lagos State Government to take an immediate steps to address corruption within its ranks and ensure strict enforcement of environmental and building standards.
30 Sep 2023
The Federal high court in Kano on Friday ordered Kano state government to pay a sum of N30 billion compensation to owners of hundred of shopping complex demolished at Kofar-Mata Central Eid ground.
1 Sep 2023
Residents, shop owners and landlords in Osho, Lagbasa community in Ajah, Lagos, have lamented the demolition of their houses, shops and kiosks by Lagos State government for road construction in the area.
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A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has restrained Kano State Government further action on demolishing, revoking and trespassing on building in Kano.
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